All Inclusive Day, Pickup Included

Full Day Excursion to Saona Island with All Inclusive

★ 4.7 362 verified reviews

8 hours, pickup listed, lunch and open bar included.

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Duration: 8 hours
Meeting point: Bayahibe (Main Saona Boat Departure)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Sofunrdtours

Overview

This is a full-day, all-inclusive excursion to Saona Island run by Sofunrdtours, with hotel pickup included and a total running time of about 8 hours. The day starts with transport from your hotel toward Bayahibe, the departure point on the mainland, where you board the boat side of the trip. From there the group crosses to Isla Saona by catamaran, with the return typically made by speedboat according to several traveller accounts.

The listing includes transport, lunch, and an open bar with water and soft drinks, plus the boat and catamaran crossings. Time on the island itself is listed at 4 hours, which is the heart of the day: swimming, eating, and relaxing on the beach. The stop in Bayahibe is listed at 1 hour. Not included are souvenirs, and photographs or videography, which travellers said are offered for sale on the island and can be bargained over but remain pricey.

The group is capped at 30 travellers, and the tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, with accessible transport and surfaces noted in the listing. It suits families and most casual travellers. It is not recommended for people with back problems or pregnant travellers, and anyone with serious medical conditions is asked not to join. Reviews are mixed on logistics, with pickup delays a recurring complaint, but many praise the crew and the island itself.

What's Included

Included

Transportation
Lunch
Open bar drinks
Water and soft drinks
Boat and catamaran

Not Included

Souvenirs, photographs and videography

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup is included and transport from area hotels starts the day. Reviewers describe early morning departures, though delays have occurred.
Drive to BayahibeThe van or bus heads to Bayahibe on the mainland coast. One reviewer described a stop at a souvenir shop en route, where prices were high.
Bayahibe stopThe listing allocates 1 hour at Bayahibe, before boarding. Travellers report some waiting time here before departure of the boat.
Catamaran crossingThe crossing to the island is by catamaran, listed as included. Reviewers describe rum and music on board, and some trips pause at a natural pool swimming spot along the way, away from the larger groups.
Isla SaonaThe listing allocates 4 hours on Isla Saona. Lunch and drinks from the open bar are served here.
Speedboat returnSeveral travellers describe the return leg by speedboat. One review notes a lagoon stop that was moved to the return when it could not happen before the island.
Transfer to hotelTransport back to the hotels closes out the roughly 8-hour day. One reviewer described the return drive as long, around 3 hours for their hotel.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points, drawn from the listing and from what multiple travellers reported, will help set expectations before booking.

Bring cash. Souvenirs, photographs and videography are excluded, and photos taken at the natural pool are sold afterwards. One traveller said the photo price ran to 150 dollars and could be bargained down but stayed expensive. Cash is therefore useful.
Language mix. Several reviewers noted a language barrier with drivers, saying communication in English was limited or impossible. The crew on the boat and island was generally described as friendly and helpful despite this.
Waiting is normal. Multiple travellers describe waiting periods, both before boarding at Bayahibe and in transit between vehicles. One reviewer said the wait for the catamaran felt long but the crossing itself was fun once underway.
Food and drink. Lunch, water, soft drinks and an open bar are included per the listing. Reviews split on the food, with some calling it decent or great and others describing it as poor, so expectations should be moderate.
Weather matters. The listing states the experience requires good weather, and a weather cancellation brings the choice of a different date or a full refund.
Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 30 travellers. Reviews describe crowding on the island and a crowded return bus on one trip, so the day can feel big-group at the edges even with that cap.

Common issues. The most consistent complaint across reviews is pickup logistics: multiple travellers reported drivers arriving an hour or more late, and one said the driver never showed and ignored calls. Transport back to hotels was described by one reviewer as overcrowded and slow. Lunch draws mixed reports, from great to poor, and one reviewer said the time on the island fell short of what was expected. The listing itself flags the tour as unsuitable for travellers with back problems or pregnancy, and the stop at a souvenir shop with high prices annoyed at least one group. Weather can also cancel the day, with a rebook or refund offered.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup is included with this tour and transport from your hotel is part of the package. Several reviewers confirm being collected at their hotels, though a few experienced late or disorganized pickups. The listing notes that confirmation is received at the time of booking.

What Is Included In The Price?

The listing includes transportation, lunch, drinks with an open bar, water, soft drinks, and the boat and catamaran. Souvenirs, photographs and videography are not included.

How Long Is The Tour And How Much Time Is On The Island?

The full experience runs about 8 hours. The listing allocates 4 hours on Isla Saona and 1 hour at Bayahibe, with the rest of the day taken up by transfers and the crossings.

Is The Tour Wheelchair And Stroller Accessible?

Yes. The listing states the tour is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible, that transportation is wheelchair accessible, and that surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Service animals are also allowed.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If poor weather cancels the trip, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Is It Suitable For Kids And Pregnant Travellers?

The listing says most travellers can participate, and reviewers have taken the trip with family groups. However, it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with back problems, and those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions are asked not to join.